Podcast

Volleyball Dads

Sports

Light-hearted discussions on the current volleyball community, both high school and college. Focusing on the positive energy that dads bring for their daughter and the impact the game has had on the growth and development of young female athlete. An opportunity to address current trends, including club volleyball, the growth of the sport and how it is providing access to higher education opportunities for female athletes.

Episodes
23
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
1 hr 7 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
2 weeks ago

Episodes

23 episodes, newest first

  1. NIL, Revenue Share and Where is the Bag!

    Season 4, Episode 67

    Show notes

    Want to know about NIL, revenue share and all the money flowing into college volleyball then this is the show for you. We speak with NIL Agent, Attorney Natasha Gransberry on how NIL works, how to market for NIL benefits, what is legal and how to make the greatest impact. This will be the first in a 2 part series on college NIL, scholarship and how to maximize exposure while playing the sport these young athletes love. Tune in and follow us!

    1 hr 16 min
  2. Volleyball Dads and NBA and Volleyball Dad CJ Watson (Ayanna Watson)

    Season 4, Episode 66

    Show notes

    Another great episode featuring NBA star and volleyball dad of Pitt's Ayanna Watson. A great story of family and faith that leads to a freshman star in D1 Volleyball. Listen in and enjoy! #volleyballdads #volleyballpodcasts #volleyball

    1 hr 1 min
  3. Volleyball Dads and Coach Danielle Mikos

    Season 4, Episode 65

    Show notes

    Here again with an insightful show with special guest Coach Danielle Mikos. She has coached multiple current D1 and DII players all with great success. She provides insight to who is playing well and what fans want to know about club and college volleyball. Find out what is driving the growth of the sport and her great coaching career. Listen in! #volleyballdads #volleyballpodcasts

    57 min
  4. Volleyball Dads Setts and Hitts! Season 4

    Season 4, Episode 64

    Show notes

    We are BACK for Season 4! This season will be filled with new guests, players, coaches and of course your world famous dads! For this episode we have Vball Dad Femi Bello engaging us with his tri-fecta of volleyball daughters and how they have elevated and navigated from high school, club to the collegiate level. Listen in and follow us! #volleyballdads

    1 hr 14 min
  5. Gaining insight to the DII Volleyball Game

    Season 3, Episode 63

    Show notes

    Going to or considering a DII school? Want to compete at a high level at a college with your major and the advantage of competitive volleyball? Want to play and grow then this is a podcast for you! Coach Jeremy Garcia tell us about the advantages of DII play, from a DI perspective. Find out and Listen in!

    1 hr 20 min
  6. Real Talk with Guest Volleyball Dad Sam Coleman

    Season 3, Episode 62

    Show notes

    Sit down and grab your popcorn! Engaging discussion with elite Volleyball Dad Sam Coleman on NCAA D1 volleyball, the transfer portal, NIL and the impact of college volleyball dynamics once you get to campus. What's real, what changes and what is the mental, emotional impact coming from the perspective of an elite athlete's dad. Listen in!

    1 hr 24 min
  7. Volleyball Dads Setts and Hits! Tournament Week begins

    Season 3, Episode 61

    Show notes

    Its the start of tournament week and we discuss the 2025 NCAA D1 bracket! Who will surprise us, who will play above expectations, who will be one and done! Plus our picks for the upset! We are joined by special guest, Wade Smith, who has 2 volleyball stars in the tournament. Lets toss the ball up and start swinging! Lets go!

    56 min
  8. Conversations with Volleyball All American Skylar Fields

    Season 3, Episode 60

    Show notes

    Listen to our great conversation with Skylar Fields a three-time All-American, earning two while at USC and one while at Texas. She was a member of the 2018 U.S. Junior National Team that won the U20 NORCECA Continental Championship. She tells us about her incredible journey to being one of the top women's volleyball players in the world.

    54 min
  9. Volleyball Dads - Working on Our Mental Wellness

    Season 3, Episode 59

    Show notes

    Another great discussion on mental health, wellness and wealth! Join us with special guest Mrs. Vincincia Wright a mental wellness and health therapist and specialist. Specializing in sports and youth mental health, she provides insights and techniques to make athletes, parents and coaches better listeners and aware of the complexities involve in competitive sports.

    1 hr
  10. An East Coast Swing w Vball Dad K Chadwick

    Season 3, Episode 58

    Show notes

    Another great episode with guest Vball Dad K Chadwick out of the DC area! Daughter is a recent OU commit and he has plenty to enlighten us with on their process, and we even have a guest appearance! Listen in now!

    1 hr 11 min
  11. Volleyball Dads Setts and Hitts! Opening weekend

    Season 3, Episode 57

    Show notes

    Its opening weekend for volleyball across America and we are giving highlights and expectations on the season. Who's starting hot, who's not and who is going to be the surprise. Listen in to our opinions and follow us weekly!

    49 min
  12. Volleyball Dads Season 25_26 Kickoff

    Season 3, Episode 56

    Show notes

    Here we go with Season 3 starting! Kicking off the volleyball season 25 with some early predictions for college, high school preseason and all the forthcoming excitement. Tune in!

    1 hr
  13. Volleyball Dads - Serving up hits with Baylor Asst Head Coach Joshua Walker

    Season 2, Episode 55

    Show notes

    Get some of the best insight on collegiate volleyball and the path to success with Assistant Head Coach Joshua Walker at Baylor. Hear from one of the top young coaches leading one of the top D1 programs. What's a great fit? How to be an impact player, How to overcome obstacles and also learn about his stellar career in volleyball. Listen in now!

    1 hr 19 min
  14. Volleyball Dads - Tips and Success at the Club Level

    Season 2, Episode 54

    Show notes

    Its time to talk to the club VBall coaches! Meet Coach Branden Smeltzer and Coach Ray Heddon from TAV Houston! We are in full June 15th mode for c/o 27, but also other recruiting classes. Listen in on tips and also learn how to be part of a successful club program from one of the top clubs in the country! Listen in!

    1 hr 22 min
  15. Volleyball Dads - Training and Gaining with Vball Dad Jason Robinson

    Season 2, Episode 53

    Show notes

    Get your training and mental preparedness tips with head trainer and volleyball dad Jason Robinson. His daughter is a 2026 commit to Nebraska and he gives his life lesson and experience on her journey and also provides insight to training and mental regime to be prepared. Listen in!

    1 hr 7 min
  16. Volleyball Dads - Rollin in with Memphis Head Coach Lindsay

    Season 2, Episode 52

    Show notes

    Mixing it up with new Memphis Head Coach Cheri Lindsay and her arrival to the Tigers. Hear her coaching philosophy and ability to quickly turn programs around. What is a parent's role and how should they be involved? Why is volleyball growing and what coaches look for to make a great team that can compete and win. Listen in! #volleyballdads

    1 hr 7 min
  17. Volleyball Dads - Guest Host Coach Haley Eckerman of Kent St

    Season 2, Episode 51

    Show notes

    Join us as we get real vball insight with Kent State Head coach Haley Eckerman. A four time All American and National Champion at UT that is now leading Kent State's volleyball program. Here what a mid-major brings and what are the keys to success. Listen in! #volleyballdads

    1 hr 14 min
  18. Volleyball Dads - Guest Host Coach Danielle Mikos from 1st Alliance VB

    Season 2, Episode 50

    Show notes

    Exciting conversation from featured guest host, Coach Danielle Mikos, Head Coach of 1st Alliance 17s. Listen to REAL conversation from a talented volleyball coach and the expectations, realities and challenges of competing in club volleyball and preparing for the transition to college volleyball. You want to play at the next level? Then listen in!

    1 hr 5 min
  19. Volleyball Dads Duel with the Austin Dads

    Season 2, Episode 49

    Show notes

    Listen as our guest hosts are Lance and Johnny aka the Austin Dads! They provide insight to club life and their daughters experiences. Hear what makes a Volleyball Dad, the rules of sideline cheering and their experience in club volleyball and switching clubs. Also see who has the best head to head record? Listen in!

    1 hr 23 min
  20. Volleyball Dads - Guest Host Howard VBall Coach Kupferberg

    Season 2, Episode 48

    Show notes

    Join for a candid and entertaining discussion with Howard University Head Volleyball Coach Shaun Kupferberg. We talk recruiting, NIL, transfer portal and the magic of volleyball from one of the top NCAA Division 1 coach's perspective. Listen in now!

    1 hr 18 min